Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 69-17
Penalties for offenses
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A. Any person, firm or corporation committing an offense against any provision of this chapter shall be punishable as provided by the general penalty provisions of the Town of Goshen. B. Any use not permitted by this chapter shall be deemed to be prohibited.
Section 69-17 of Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 69 establishes that violations of the chapter's provisions are subject to the Town of Goshen's general penalty framework, rather than setting out a specific dollar amount within this section itself. It also makes clear that any use not expressly permitted by the chapter is automatically considered prohibited. The provision functions as a catch-all enforcement backstop for the entire chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 69-17, property owners and managers operating in Goshen should be aware that any activity not explicitly authorized by Chapter 69 is treated as prohibited by operation of law. Compliant operators generally ensure that all uses of their properties fall within the chapter's permitted categories and maintain records demonstrating that compliance. Penalties for violations are determined by reference to the Town of Goshen's general penalty provisions, so familiarity with those broader municipal standards is part of responsible property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 69-17 of Chapter 69 gives tenants and community members a basis to flag unpermitted uses of property, since the provision explicitly deems any use not allowed by the chapter to be prohibited. If a tenant believes a landlord is operating a use that falls outside what Chapter 69 permits, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the Town of Goshen's code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local ordinances. Because penalties under § 69-17 are tied to the Town's general penalty framework, a tenant-rights organization or housing attorney can help clarify what consequences may apply in a given situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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